Software Development Methodologies Quiz

What is a benefit of the waterfall model in software development?

• Emphasis on risk management

• Clear responsibilities for each team member

• Focus on usability

What is a drawback of the waterfall model in software development?

• Emphasis on risk management

• User doesn't see the finished product until the end

• Continuous feedback from the client

• Clear responsibilities for each team member

When is the waterfall model suitable for a project?

• When initial requirements are not fully understood

• When the project involves a high level of risk

• When the project is well understood and carries little risk

• When the client can commit fully to the development team

What is a benefit of rapid application development in software development?

• Continuous feedback from the client

• Focus on usability

• Emphasis on risk management

• Clear responsibilities for each team member

What is a drawback of rapid application development in software development?

• Early iterative approach may not scale well for large projects

• Emphasis on risk management

• Continuous feedback from the client

• Clear responsibilities for each team member

When is the spiral model suitable for a project?

• When the project involves a high level of risk

• When initial requirements are not fully understood

• When the project is well understood and carries little risk

• When the client can commit fully to the development team

What is a benefit of agile and extreme programming methodologies in software development?

• Emphasis on the quality of the finished code

• Emphasis on risk management

• Continuous feedback from the client

• Clear responsibilities for each team member

What is a drawback of agile and extreme programming methodologies in software development?

• Emphasis on risk management

• Regular contact with the client may be problematic

• Clear responsibilities for each team member

• Early iterative approach may not scale well for large projects

When are agile and extreme programming methodologies ideal for a project?

• When the emphasis is on the quality of the finished code

• When the project involves a high level of risk

• When initial requirements are not fully understood

• When the project is well understood and carries little risk

What is a drawback of the spiral model in software development?

• Clear responsibilities for each team member

• Continuous feedback from the client

• Emphasis on risk management

• Proper risk analysis is a highly specialized and often expensive skill